Genai Specialist

We are a highly regarded, New Zealand owned technology company.
We offer a creative and stimulating work environment and we value and respect inclusivity and diversity.
Theta has created a new Centre of Excellence for Gen AI and we are looking for a Principal Consultant to lead the charge.
This is a rare opportunity to drive innovation, influence strategy and deliver solutions that matter.
This is a pioneering role at Theta, designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI technology, solution architecture, and customer impact.
You’ll be responsible for leading our Gen AI Centre of Excellence by shaping and delivering Gen AI solutions that drive real business value — both internally and for our clients.
From designing intelligent agents and retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) systems to advising on Responsible AI practices, this role is as strategic as it is hands‑on.
What You’ll Do
Architect and deliver intelligent Gen AI solutions using Azure Open AI, AI Search, and Microsoft 365
Lead discovery workshops, shape strategic roadmaps, and build business cases
Prototype and deliver Po Cs, demos, and reusable accelerators
Advise on Responsible AI, privacy, and compliance
Collaborate across teams to uplift capability and share knowledge
Engage in pre‑sales and client‑facing activities to showcase Gen AI’s potential
What You Bring
Deep knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, embeddings, and agent frameworks
Experience with API/SDK integration across systems including tool‑calling and agent frameworks such as Lang Chain, Semantic Kernel, Open AI Functions
Experience integrating Gen AI into enterprise systems and workflows
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A passion for innovation, continuous learning, and delivering impact
We have 30 years of experience as a New Zealand‑owned technology consultancy.
We take pride in our multicultural and diverse team of 300+ skilled professionals.
Our offices are in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Working with clients in both the public and private sectors, we strive to deliver innovative solutions and enable smarter outcomes.
Our company attracts some of the brightest minds in the industry, as we foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Our Values
Our people are our greatest asset
We conduct business ethically
Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth
We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance
Excellence is our passion and we deliver what we promise - or more
We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activities
We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it
Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta
Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers.
We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment.
Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids.
We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids.
And we make time for the fun things in life
We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:
Professional growth and learning opportunities
A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Hybrid working model (from a minimum of 2 days in the office)
Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
Enhanced parental leave payment - salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive
Internal Referral Incentive
Staff Assistance Programme
Sick leave from your first day on board
Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices
We are also an accredited employer with Z
Please note: Potential employees will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice check.
Note: We are only accepting applications from those already residing in NZ with relevant visas.
Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you
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